Trump bought SpaceX shares two weeks after blockbuster IPO
The president bought when the stock was in the mid-$150 range. SpaceX finished trading on Monday back at its IPO price of $135.
The Download: failed social media bans, and extending pets’ lives
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Kids are outsmarting social media bans. That’s not a problem we need to solve. —Michal Luria, Aliya Bhatia, and Danah Boyd Social media bans are stacking up. In July, France joined…
Zillow and Redfin settle FTC antitrust case
Zillow and Redfin reached a settlement with the FTC, which requires Redfin to reenter the rental advertising business.
Showcase your startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and book an exhibit table while there’s still space
Make the most of Disrupt’s crowds of potential investors and partners by exhibiting your startup from October 13-15.
Alabama launches investigation into OpenAI’s hack of Hugging Face
Weeks after OpenAI disclosed that one of its cybersecurity models had gone rogue and hacked AI dataset company Hugging Face, Alabama’s Attorney General announced an investigation into the incident.
Amazon hikes hardware prices by 60 percent, blaming memory shortage
As the memory shortage continues to cause trouble for hardware makers, Amazon says it is now being forced to pass on the costs to its consumers.
Amjad Masad, CEO and co-founder of Replit, joins the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Replit CEO Amjad Masad will share his perspective on the future of programming and Replit’s role in developing it.
Apply now to host a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Apply before September 4 to be a part of the Disrupt community by hosting your own Side Event.
What Your Small Business Should Be Doing Right Now to Cut Its 2026 Tax Bill
A few tax moves cost nothing today and simply need to exist by December 31. Here’s what to put in place now, while the option is still open.
‘Venture Capital Is A Trap’: This Entrepreneur Built A Billion-Dollar Idea Endorsed By Joe Rogan Without Playing By Silicon Valley’s Rules
Entrepreneur Alex Tarnava built a business selling roughly 40 million hydrogen water doses per month without taking venture capital. Now, the inventor explains why he believes VC can become a “trap.”
Family First? Here’s What Employers Need to Know Before Hiring Relatives.
Plus: 10 rules for employees who are also relatives